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SPIKE GAYFEATHER - DENSE BLAZING STAR (LIATRIS SPICATA) - In Store Pickup

SPIKE GAYFEATHER - DENSE BLAZING STAR (LIATRIS SPICATA) - In Store Pickup

$17.99 - $17.99
$17.99
$17.99 - $17.99
$17.99

Liatris spicata

Spike Gayfeather (Dense Blazing Star)

  • Hummingbird and butterfly magnet!
  • Long blooming with big, showy bloom spikes
  • Perfect for massing at the back of a garden
  • Great for late season and perfect for cutting
  • Easy to grow and drought tolerant

Category: Perennial
Breeder: American Beauties Native Plants
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Height: 3-5 ft
Spread: 18-24 in
Bloom Color: Pink Shades, Purple Shades
Tallest of the genus with upright spikes bearing long, pinkish-purple tassels in July and August. One of the best easy-care garden performers, this deer-resistant selection is great for massing at the back of a garden. Its nectar is sought out by butterflies, bees, rare moths and even hummingbirds.

Attributes
•    Native
•    Summer Bloomer
Maintenance and Care
•    Low Maintenance
•    Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
•    Attracts Butterflies
•    Attracts Hummingbirds
•    Supports Bees
Critter Resistance
•    Deer Resistant
Flower Color
•    Pink
•    Purple
Programs
•    American Beauties Native Plants®
Exposure
•    Full Sun
Habit
•    Upright
Soil Moisture
•    Dry Soil
•    Average Water